For teachers: in re impact

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Hi 25 year old know it all teacher. Admin changes ALL THE TIME especially at schools where you get the 10k bonus. So maybe pipe down a bit and realize how young and inexperienced you are in DCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Hi 25 year old know it all teacher. Admin changes ALL THE TIME especially at schools where you get the 10k bonus. So maybe pipe down a bit and realize how young and inexperienced you are in DCPS.

You sound old and mad. It’s been six years for me and I’m good.
You’re also working under the assumption I’d cry if I didn’t make highly effective. Now that I make over 100k I do not care, I got mine. Yes, 10k extra a year is helpful but I won’t die. I can live with effective now.

Also you’re under the assumption impact is subjective, looks like you don’t know how to advocate for yourself. Or play the game, it has a simple rubric. I stand by what I said, if your admin is corrupt record. You think I pulled that from my a**? I have successfully won a chancellor’s appeal, because just like I can advocate for my students I can do so for myself. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Hi 25 year old know it all teacher. Admin changes ALL THE TIME especially at schools where you get the 10k bonus. So maybe pipe down a bit and realize how young and inexperienced you are in DCPS.

You sound old and mad. It’s been six years for me and I’m good.
You’re also working under the assumption I’d cry if I didn’t make highly effective. Now that I make over 100k I do not care, I got mine. Yes, 10k extra a year is helpful but I won’t die. I can live with effective now.

Also you’re under the assumption impact is subjective, looks like you don’t know how to advocate for yourself. Or play the game, it has a simple rubric. I stand by what I said, if your admin is corrupt record. You think I pulled that from my a**? I have successfully won a chancellor’s appeal, because just like I can advocate for my students I can do so for myself. Thanks.

Are you the crazy self contained teacher that always posts on this board?

Even if you aren’t. How were you able to get a lead teacher position at 19? Are you claiming you graduated high school at 15 (Walls, naturally) or that DCPS hires teachers with only high school degrees?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

I got my BS at 19, I started college in HS through my school. And you're not gonna say the praxis exams were hard are you? Basic middle school, maybe HS math.

And no I teach 3rd grade plus (depends on how admin feels), was the ECE assumption supposed to be a jab? Because I guarantee I couldn't teach those sweet babies, not my area of expertise.

It's actually amazing that you have come this far as an adult and still judge other adults solely based on age. I have colleagues who have been with DCPS for 30+ years who also don't love Impact but play the game and get HE pretty much every year. The only thing they are mad about is they've been at 116k for a while. Not everyone thinks like the most vocal teachers on social media.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Hi 25 year old know it all teacher. Admin changes ALL THE TIME especially at schools where you get the 10k bonus. So maybe pipe down a bit and realize how young and inexperienced you are in DCPS.

You sound old and mad. It’s been six years for me and I’m good.
You’re also working under the assumption I’d cry if I didn’t make highly effective. Now that I make over 100k I do not care, I got mine. Yes, 10k extra a year is helpful but I won’t die. I can live with effective now.

Also you’re under the assumption impact is subjective, looks like you don’t know how to advocate for yourself. Or play the game, it has a simple rubric. I stand by what I said, if your admin is corrupt record. You think I pulled that from my a**? I have successfully won a chancellor’s appeal, because just like I can advocate for my students I can do so for myself. Thanks.

Are you the crazy self contained teacher that always posts on this board?

Even if you aren’t. How were you able to get a lead teacher position at 19? Are you claiming you graduated high school at 15 (Walls, naturally) or that DCPS hires teachers with only high school degrees?

No, I do not.
I did not graduate at 15, that would have been nice. I graduated at 17, and went to a university for 2 years and got my degree.

[Anonymous]

I don't care about my rating. I do care about my students and their progress. My school got a new principal 2 years ago and she has been so completely supportive and amazing. That helps. But yeah, everyone is totally burnt out. I've been having dreams about quitting,which I don't think I would do. I have 5-10 years left til I retire. And once the kids walk in this fall, I'll fall in love with them just like I have every year the last 25 years

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Hi 25 year old know it all teacher. Admin changes ALL THE TIME especially at schools where you get the 10k bonus. So maybe pipe down a bit and realize how young and inexperienced you are in DCPS.

You sound old and mad. It’s been six years for me and I’m good.
You’re also working under the assumption I’d cry if I didn’t make highly effective. Now that I make over 100k I do not care, I got mine. Yes, 10k extra a year is helpful but I won’t die. I can live with effective now.

Also you’re under the assumption impact is subjective, looks like you don’t know how to advocate for yourself. Or play the game, it has a simple rubric. I stand by what I said, if your admin is corrupt record. You think I pulled that from my a**? I have successfully won a chancellor’s appeal, because just like I can advocate for my students I can do so for myself. Thanks.

Are you the crazy self contained teacher that always posts on this board?

Even if you aren’t. How were you able to get a lead teacher position at 19? Are you claiming you graduated high school at 15 (Walls, naturally) or that DCPS hires teachers with only high school degrees?

No, I do not.
I did not graduate at 15, that would have been nice. I graduated at 17, and went to a university for 2 years and got my degree.

Smart! My daughter is headed to Walls this year and we are strongly advocating for her to get her AA so she only needs 2 more years after high school.

[Anonymous]

I teach in MD. We don’t have impact. No games to play which personally I prefer. No 10k bonuses either though. I find it an easier system to work in compared with DCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

I got my BS at 19, I started college in HS through my school. And you're not gonna say the praxis exams were hard are you? Basic middle school, maybe HS math.

And no I teach 3rd grade plus (depends on how admin feels), was the ECE assumption supposed to be a jab? Because I guarantee I couldn't teach those sweet babies, not my area of expertise.

It's actually amazing that you have come this far as an adult and still judge other adults solely based on age. I have colleagues who have been with DCPS for 30+ years who also don't love Impact but play the game and get HE pretty much every year. The only thing they are mad about is they've been at 116k for a while. Not everyone thinks like the most vocal teachers on social media.

An overwhelming majority of teachers oppose IMPACT. I think recent survey data showed 75% — I get HE every year and think it’s a miserable system. Puts staff members against each other, easy to manipulate certain components, completely inequitable for those in testing grades. Not everyone thinks like this 25 year old unicorn on step 12. Glad it works for you but surely you can see how it’s a detrimental program

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

I got my BS at 19, I started college in HS through my school. And you're not gonna say the praxis exams were hard are you? Basic middle school, maybe HS math.

And no I teach 3rd grade plus (depends on how admin feels), was the ECE assumption supposed to be a jab? Because I guarantee I couldn't teach those sweet babies, not my area of expertise.

It's actually amazing that you have come this far as an adult and still judge other adults solely based on age. I have colleagues who have been with DCPS for 30+ years who also don't love Impact but play the game and get HE pretty much every year. The only thing they are mad about is they've been at 116k for a while. Not everyone thinks like the most vocal teachers on social media.

PP you're sharing a lot of personal identifying information on an anonymous message board....


Also wanted to ask your thoughts on Ward 3 having the highest percentage of HE teachers while Ward 8 has the lowest. Are Ward 3 teachers better???
Or is it because it is much easier to help kids grow when they come to school daily, don't have at home trauma or behavior challenges, and get amazing parental support and tutoring at home? If your answer is "yes obviously" then I wonder if you still think Impact is fair to all teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I teach in MD. We don’t have impact. No games to play which personally I prefer. No 10k bonuses either though. I find it an easier system to work in compared with DCPS.

Yes, it depends on what mindset you have, Montgomery county for example pays teachers well but I didn’t want to wait 17 years into my career to make 100k. With impact it happened in 3 years.
Some people will play some games when it comes to their livelihoods. As much that little bit of stress gets to me during evaluation time, I feel it’s worth it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

I got my BS at 19, I started college in HS through my school. And you're not gonna say the praxis exams were hard are you? Basic middle school, maybe HS math.

And no I teach 3rd grade plus (depends on how admin feels), was the ECE assumption supposed to be a jab? Because I guarantee I couldn't teach those sweet babies, not my area of expertise.

It's actually amazing that you have come this far as an adult and still judge other adults solely based on age. I have colleagues who have been with DCPS for 30+ years who also don't love Impact but play the game and get HE pretty much every year. The only thing they are mad about is they've been at 116k for a while. Not everyone thinks like the most vocal teachers on social media.

PP you're sharing a lot of personal identifying information on an anonymous message board....


Also wanted to ask your thoughts on Ward 3 having the highest percentage of HE teachers while Ward 8 has the lowest. Are Ward 3 teachers better???
Or is it because it is much easier to help kids grow when they come to school daily, don't have at home trauma or behavior challenges, and get amazing parental support and tutoring at home? If your answer is "yes obviously" then I wonder if you still think Impact is fair to all teachers.

Thank you for your concern but my collogues know how I feel and even if other teachers identified me I wouldn't die, I haven't said anything that would get me fired.

I have a few things to say to that...
1. Ward 5 and 8 actually have the lowest percentage of teachers getting HE, according to the most 'recent' data they put out from FY19. And the past data reflects this as well. They are both at 35% and W7 is at 37% AND so is W4.

2. The highest percentage of teachers who get HE actually come from W2, getting 60% but W3 is close with 54% the SAME as W6.

My point is people always specifically want to pinpoint W7&8 but from the data they should really include W5.



To answer your question it is not easier to teach at a W3 school specifically but rather a non-title 1 school. That is the reason their bonus is much lower.
Also many teachers have the mindset that successfully dealing trauma, absent parents, truancy, behavioral challenges, etc. ISN'T part of our jobs. News flash, it absolutely is. Don't play and say a lot of teachers don't just send the 'bad' kids out of their classrooms, call parents, take recess away, and all the other things that never work long term.
The onus isn't just on teacher though, it's admin who push DCPS' dumb SEL and don't get a REAL program of their own and fail to foster the right ideals at their school.

So more than Impact that I dislike, it's the support DCPS gives and the mindset of some admin and educators.

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Anonymous wrote:I care about my score, I'm 25 and just had a baby. My husband makes great money but this year I get the FIVE pay skips and 10k bonus.

I get highly effective every year and it helps me and my family. I also do go above and beyond, many teachers think that's 'not right' but what job rewards you just for being average?

Also I'm sorry not all teachers deserve HE, we are not all highly effective some of us are simply effective.
If you have corrupt admin, you need to record your lesson as soon as they walk in. Yes, it will disrupt the flow a little at the beginning but they already did that by walking in.

Like someone else said it is a game, if you don't like it teach in VA or MD. It's interesting how many teachers whine about impact but don't leave. FYI charters in DC have no impact and those teachers leave at a higher rate.

It's DCPS' lack of support for teachers and their practice that does it for me. The lack of modernization and resources for all schools.

PS. IDGAF about tenure, it has cons too. Yes we can change Impact but it's not fair to get rid of it cause admit it, some of you all are just salty.

OP there's no such thing as a school system that is excellent for teachers. If you feel undervalued find a better school.

Wow- lots of life advice from a 25 year old.
Hard pass.

NP who has been highly effective for awhile but it is tough to have such strong opinions after working at one school for three years. It is usually better to wait until you have more experience before you judge all teachers and proclaim what a hard worker you are.

Thank you for your assumptions but this is my 6th year teaching, I got a lead position at 19, proud past Walls grad. Oh and I was a para for a year.

And I am stating my opinion, but you all are crying about how corrupt impact is and how EVERYTHING is DCPS or parents fault yet your students are STILL way behind grade level. If you can’t move students at least 1.5 years in 1 year you don’t deserve HE.
And the comparison to NW (generally white) teachers is embarrassing, yes teachers in NW have it easier I taught in one for 2 years before moving on to title 1. But being Black myself, the victim mentality some of you all have scares me.


Luckily many teachers feel like I do, we just aren’t as vocal. Especially in the WTU FB group, which I have never posted in. But I do participate in all the surveys about impact. They aren’t ever going to get rid of it but hopefully they do tweak it. I suspect nothing will ever be good enough for people like you guys though…

So you were hired as a lead teacher (sounds like ECE) before you even had a college degree? You must be the most amazing teacher in the city. Or you are full of it.

I got my BS at 19, I started college in HS through my school. And you're not gonna say the praxis exams were hard are you? Basic middle school, maybe HS math.

And no I teach 3rd grade plus (depends on how admin feels), was the ECE assumption supposed to be a jab? Because I guarantee I couldn't teach those sweet babies, not my area of expertise.

It's actually amazing that you have come this far as an adult and still judge other adults solely based on age. I have colleagues who have been with DCPS for 30+ years who also don't love Impact but play the game and get HE pretty much every year. The only thing they are mad about is they've been at 116k for a while. Not everyone thinks like the most vocal teachers on social media.

An overwhelming majority of teachers oppose IMPACT. I think recent survey data showed 75% — I get HE every year and think it’s a miserable system. Puts staff members against each other, easy to manipulate certain components, completely inequitable for those in testing grades. Not everyone thinks like this 25 year old unicorn on step 12. Glad it works for you but surely you can see how it’s a detrimental program

Yes, the participation in that survey was what 50 percent? That's the thing, we never get even 90% accurate data.

Everyone says this but how does it 'pit staff member against each other?' This seems like a school rapport issue, you don't have to tell anyone your score.

And I am willing to CHANGE impact not abolish it, abolish in favor of what? Teachers sense of job security, less stress? This is a stressful job! The thing that makes it the most stressful is really Impact and not your building falling apart, lack of real training for trauma, parent accountability, and support? It's Impact? Really...